Centre County public meetings in 2022

Finance Committee

The Committee approved the minutes from the December 13, 2022, meeting. Members discussed potential cash flow analysis services from three+one and PFM, and reviewed November financial reports showing the budget at 91.68%.

• Approved minutes of Tuesday, December 13, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners approved a 2% cost of living adjustment for all regular non-union employees effective January 1, 2023. The Board also approved several personnel appointments and two insurance contracts totaling $150,737.

• Approved 2% cost of living adjustment for regular non-union employees (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Sky D. Munson as Aging Care Manager 2 (unanimous)
• Approved personnel requisitions for Department Clerk 3 and Caseworker 2-MHID (unanimous)
• Approved personnel requisition for County Drug & Alcohol Administrator 1 (unanimous)
• Approved temporary assignment of Karlene Shugars as Interim County Drug & Alcohol Administrator 1 (unanimous)
• Approved voluntary demotion/title change for Chad Miller to TASC Coordinator (unanimous)
• Approved personnel requisition for Transportation Scheduler/Dispatcher (unanimous)
• Approved $148,282 workers compensation insurance renewal and $2,455 supplemental crime policy (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board unanimously approved a 2% cost of living adjustment for the 2023 non-union wage scale and updated the 2023 personnel budget. The board also approved several staff reclassifications, pay rate changes, and overtime extensions for county departments.

• Approved 2023 non-union wage scale with 2% cost of living adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 personnel budget listing revisions (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 salary increase for the Controller (unanimous)
• Approved pay rate for Claudia Wilson at $15.30/hour (unanimous)
• Approved pay rate for Eric E. Swope at $21.45/hour (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Drew Koschny to part-time Deputy Sheriff Security (unanimous)
• Approved reclassifications and pay rate changes for County Administrator and Deputy County Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved overtime extensions for Correctional Facility and Children & Youth Supervisors (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously adopted the 2023 County Budget and Resolution 26 of 2022, maintaining the total millage rate at 7.84 mills. The Board also approved several IT and maintenance contracts and a letter of support for naming tributaries in Gregg Township.

• Adopted 2023 County Budget of $106,869,156 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 26 of 2022 enacting a tax levy of 7.84 mills (unanimous)
• Approved $764.77 contract renewal with Paessler for network monitoring (unanimous)
• Approved $19,240 cleaning services contract with Jamie Praskovich (unanimous)
• Approved $36,856.40 license support contract with RBA Professional Data Systems (unanimous)
• Approved $8,511.15 Microsoft Office 365 license contract with CDW-Government, LLC (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Brian Meader to RSVP Advisory Council (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for naming two tributaries in Gregg Township (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved updates to compensation, performance evaluation, and leave of absence policies. They also authorized a $1.7M check run and approved several contract renewals via a consent agenda. An RFP for ERP software was tabled indefinitely.

• Approved revisions to Compensation and Classification Administration, Performance Evaluations, and Leave of Absence policies (unanimous)
• Approved check run dated December 16, 2022 for $1,730,663.06 (unanimous)
• Approved nomination of Krista Davis to PCoRP Board of Directors (unanimous)
• Approved time extensions for Larson Design Group and PennDOT regarding Bridge Replacement Bundle (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $68,000 Iron Mountain records contract and $39,386 courthouse ceiling repairs (unanimous)
• Tabled RFP for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software and Implementation Services indefinitely
• Approved minutes from December 13, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Voted to add cleaning, lawn, snow removal, and IT contracts to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners discussed a request from the Rowland Theatre for funds to replace over 500 seats. Commissioner Pipe stated the county would notify the theatre that ARPA funds are not available for the request. The Board also reviewed RACP grant projects totaling approximately $8.5 million.

• Denied ARPA funding request from Rowland Theatre

Records Improvement Committee

The Records Improvement Committee approved the full estimated cost of a new document management platform and a contract for online permit and license purchasing. The board also approved the Records Improvement Fund Financial Report.

• Approved use of Records Improvement funds for Fairfield Computer services, LLC for FY 2023 (2-1)
• Approved use of Records Improvement funds for the entire Laserfiche program, estimated at $25,000
• Approved Records Improvement Fund Financial Report (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 16, 2022 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Centre County Planning Commission will consider eight time extension requests for various land development projects, including a self-storage facility, a manufacturing facility, and a wind project. A previously scheduled sub-committee meeting has been cancelled. No new subdivision or land development plans are submitted for review.

The Commission granted conditional final plan approval for a five-building self-storage expansion in Potter Township. Additionally, the board approved several time extensions for pending land development and subdivision projects.

• Granted conditional final plan approval for 322 Self Storage Expansion in Potter Township
• Approved 2023 Planning Commission meeting dates by consensus
• Approved 90-day time extensions for 8 land development and subdivision projects
• Approved minutes from November 15, 2022

Mental Health & Intellectually Disabilities Advisory Board

The Centre County Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities/Early Intervention Advisory Board will meet on December 19, 2022, via teleconference. The agenda includes discussion of program reports, committee updates, a budget update for SAM, Inc., and a service evaluation discussion for the Community Resource Center. Public comments are invited at the start and end of the meeting.

• Budget Update — SAM, Inc.
• Service Evaluation Discussion — Community Resource Center
• Intellectual Disability/Early Intervention Administrative Entity report by Deb Tate
• Mental Health report by Cathy Arbogast
• Behavioral Health Case Management report by Troy Hosterman

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board approved the appointment of two full-time Deputy Sheriff/Security officers. Both positions were approved at a rate of $17.53 per hour effective December 19, 2022.

• Approved meeting minutes from December 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Joshua J. Ward as Deputy Sheriff/Security at $17.53/hour (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Garret J. Greene as Deputy Sheriff/Security at $17.53/hour (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board approved the appointment of two full-time Deputy Sheriff/Security officers. Both positions were approved at a rate of $17.53 per hour, effective December 19, 2022.

• Approved meeting minutes from December 1, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Joshua J. Ward as Deputy Sheriff/Security at $17.53/hour (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Garret J. Greene as Deputy Sheriff/Security at $17.53/hour (Unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee voted to recommend that the Board of Commissioners join the M&T Sweep Program. The committee also approved previous meeting minutes and discussed ERP software demonstrations and November interest earnings.

• Recommended joining M&T Sweep Program (unanimous)
• Approved November 17, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled creation of new procedure for Automation Funds disbursement

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners voted to notify State College Borough that it will not move forward with a County Health Department due to high unknown costs. Other actions included adopting a property tax penalty waiver ordinance and approving various grant applications and road funding.

• Voted unanimously to not create a County Health Department with State College Borough
• Adopted Ordinance 5 of 2022 regarding property tax penalty waivers (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 24 of 2022 for Eagle Creek Water and Sewer Project CDBG application (unanimous)
• Approved Appalachian Regional Commission application for MVEMS ambulance headquarters (unanimous)
• Approved $57,150 Fee for Local Use application for Curtin Township (unanimous)
• Approved Spring Township use of $2,381.55 in remaining 2022 Liquid Fuels allocation (unanimous)
• Approved $747,742.33 check run dated December 9, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved various board and commission appointments, re-appointments, and resignations (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Prison Board of Inspectors approved revised policies for Medical Assistance Treatment and Use of Force. The Board also established a Recreation Alternative Committee to explore outdoor options for incarcerated individuals without new construction.

• Approved revised 220 Medical Assistance Treatment Policy (unanimous)
• Approved revised 307 Use of Force Policy (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 10, 2022
• Created Recreation Alternative Committee led by DA Cantorna and Controller Moser
• Set 2023 meeting schedule for the second Thursday of each month at 8:00 am

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously adopted a tentative 2023 County Budget of $106,869,156, maintaining no real estate tax increases for the 13th consecutive year. The Board also approved several service contracts and a check run exceeding $2M.

• Adopted 2023 Tentative County Budget of $106,869,156 (Unanimous)
• Approved $14,400 furniture purchase from Nittany Office Equipment, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,137 contract with Emergency Services Marketing Corp (Unanimous)
• Approved $133 contract with Faronics for Deep Freeze Software (Unanimous)
• Approved $86,155.10 PA DEP grant for Mosquito-borne Disease Control Program (Unanimous)
• Approved $18,480 contract with Brockerhoff Housing Corporation (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,094,436.43 check run dated December 2, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved EMA grants totaling $564,975 from EMPG and PEMA (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners decided to deny a request from Philipsburg Borough for additional ARPA funds to support non-profit organizations. The Board also approved moving $50,000 for the purchase of a deep freezer at the CCCF.

• Denied ARPA funding request from Philipsburg Borough
• Approved $50,000 for a deep freezer at the CCCF
• Moved $260,000 to mental health court funds
• Moved $3.1 million for the 2023 county budget into the committed column

Employee Benefits Trust

The Board unanimously approved the 90% PCHIPC funding option for 2023 and adopted a new Reserve Policy. The Board also decided not to use the reserve for 2023 budget purposes and appointed new PCHIPC representatives.

• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected 90% PCHIPC funding option for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved the Reserve Policy (unanimous)
• Decided not to utilize the reserve for 2023 budget purposes (unanimous)
• Designated John Franek as Primary and Jason Moser as alternate PCHIPC representatives (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners approved a contract for courthouse badge readers and legal counsel for election-related litigation. Several personnel appointments and job description revisions were approved, while revisions to the Leave of Absence policy were tabled.

• Approved contract with Watkins Security, LLC for courthouse badge readers not to exceed $24,095 (unanimous)
• Approved engagement letter with Babst, Calland, Clements and Zomnir, P.C. for election litigation (unanimous)
• Approved engagement letter with Larry Coploff, Esquire for conflict counsel at $125 per hour (unanimous)
• Tabled revisions to the Leave of Absence policy until December 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved job description revisions for Payroll and Pension Coordinator and Aging Care Manager 2 (unanimous)
• Approved personnel requisition for Facilities Technician 1-CCCF (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Krista Webster as Caseworker 2 and requisition for County Fiscal Operations Officer 1 (unanimous)
• Added Emergency Management Agency grant renewals to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board approved a temporary pay increase for a Fiscal Technician and a lateral transfer for a deputy clerk. The Board also approved the meeting minutes from November 17, 2022.

• Approved meeting minutes from November 17, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved temporary pay increase for Wendy Davidson from $27.82/hour to $28.93/hour (Unanimous)
• Approved lateral transfer of Michael Heckman to First Deputy Clerk of Orphans’ Court (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved the advertisement of Ordinance 5 of 2022 to implement property tax penalty waivers for new property owners. Other actions included approving a $477,276 payment for Titan Park Plant 1 Improvements and a budget revision for a new scissor lift.

• Approved advertisement of Ordinance 5 of 2022 regarding property tax penalty waivers (unanimous)
• Approved $477,276 final payment for Titan Park Plant 1 Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved contract termination with Centre Helps (unanimous)
• Approved letters of support for Veterans Business Outreach Center and 3 Dots Downtown (unanimous)
• Approved $43,158.50 contract for courthouse AV/evidence presentation system (unanimous)
• Approved $36,300 LinkedIn learning platform contract (unanimous)
• Approved $9,169 budget revision for a new Records Management scissor lift (unanimous)
• Approved resignation of Jennifer Stahl from the Housing Authority (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections unanimously certified the results of the November 8, 2022 General Election. The board also approved minutes from four previous November meetings. A court ruling regarding the Sheckler Petition resulted in one vote not being counted.

• Certified November 8, 2022 General Election Results (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 10, 14, 15, and 17, 2022 meetings (unanimous)

Mental Health & Intellectually Disabilities Advisory Board

The MH/ID/EI Advisory Board is meeting for an informational work session that is closed to the public. The agenda includes committee updates on Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, and Early Intervention, a service evaluation, and department updates. The board will then adjourn for an executive session.

• Meeting is informational only and closed to the public
• Committee updates on Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, and Early Intervention
• Service evaluation discussion
• Department updates
• Executive session to follow

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board approved the hiring of a Prothonotary Clerk and four personnel changes within the Sheriff's office. These actions included one status change to on-call and three promotions.

• Approved rate for Teresa Boone as full-time Prothonotary Clerk at $16.36/hour (unanimous)
• Approved status change for Joseph Carles to on-call Deputy Sheriff/Security at $19.74/hour (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Ethan Walters to full-time Deputy Sheriff 2 at $19.87/hour (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Jacob Phillips to full-time Deputy Sheriff/Airport Security 2 at $19.87/hour (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Garret Rigg to full-time Deputy Sheriff/Airport Security 2 at $19.87/hour (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from November 10, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board unanimously approved a check run for $1,057,425.16 and revisions to the Compensation and Classification Administration policy. Three personnel appointments and promotions were approved for the Aging, Transportation, and Planning departments.

• Approved minutes from November 10, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Compensation and Classification Administration policy (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Kaitrin W. Rodgers as Aging Care Manager 2 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Kelly S. Dyke as on-call Vehicle Operator (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Xochi Confer to Planner-Transportation (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $1,057,425.16 dated November 16, 2022 (unanimous)

Agricultural Land Preservation Board

The Agricultural Land Preservation Board approved the 2023 meeting schedule and awarded survey contracts for four PACE applicants. The board also reviewed the status of farm easements and the completion of 2022 inspections.

• Approved 2023 meeting dates
• Approved September 22, 2022 meeting minutes
• Awarded Barker Farm survey to Hawbaker Engineering
• Awarded Corl Farm survey to Hawbaker Engineering
• Awarded Harpster Farm survey to Greg Shufran
• Awarded Strickler Farm survey to Cunningham Surveyors

Finance Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the October 27, 2022, meeting. Members reviewed October financial reports, interest earnings, and the status of the ERP system RFP process. A proposal for a new Automation Funds disbursement procedure was tabled.

• Approved minutes from October 27, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled new procedure for disbursement of Automation Funds

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections reviewed updated unofficial results for the 2022 General Election. The board voted unanimously to pre-certify these results for submission to the Department of State.

• Pre-certified November 8, 2022 General Election results (Unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections completed a 2% audit of selected precincts and tabulated military and overseas ballots. The Board unanimously voted to submit the unofficial 2022 General Election results to the Department of State.

• Approved submission of unofficial 2022 General Election results to Department of State (unanimous)
• Conducted 2% audit of Precincts #24, #53, and #81; all totals matched
• Rejected one military ballot for being postmarked November 10th
• Confirmed final provisional ballot count: 282 counted, 11 partially counted, 380 rejected

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved a check run for $1,313,925.03 and the 2023 County Meeting Schedule. They authorized legal representation for specific litigation and approved a PHARE grant submission for adult housing navigation services. Several other contracts were approved via the Consent Agenda, including courthouse wall rehabilitation and emergency management funding.

• Approved $1,313,925.03 check run dated Nov 10, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved fee agreement with Babst, Calland, Clements and Zomnir, P.C. for legal representation (Unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 PHARE grant submission for adult housing navigation services (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with CMT Laboratories, Inc. for courthouse retaining wall bid package (~$5,000) (Unanimous)
• Approved $25,826 PEMA grant for Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (Unanimous)
• Approved $196,032.34 Sandy Ridge Tower Site lease renewal with PA Communications (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 County Meeting Schedule (Unanimous)
• Voted to enter contract negotiations with Maher Duessel for professional auditing services (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board held a work session to review funding for Mental Health Court and ERP software. No substantive policy decisions or contract approvals were made during the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting at 11:22 AM (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Centre County Planning Commission will consider a preliminary land development plan for The Cascade, a 222-unit mixed-use project in Benner Township. They will also review a waiver request for a five-building self-storage expansion in Potter Township and act on five time-extension requests for previously tabled plans. No new subdivisions were submitted for this cycle.

• The Cascade preliminary land development plan: 222 units (148 residential, 74 non-residential) in Benner Township
• 322 Self-Storage Expansion land development waiver request: five self-storage buildings in Potter Township
• Time extension requests for Belle Rose Townhomes, Bellefonte Warehouse, Eli B. & Linda Mae Esh Subdivision, The Village of Nittany Glen Phase VII, and S & AHomes Subdivision of Lot 2RR
• G.M. McCrossin Phase 2 land development plan remains tabled since November 2017

The Commission granted conditional preliminary plan approval for a 222-unit mixed-use development in Benner Township. It also approved a waiver for a self-storage expansion in Potter Township and granted five time extensions for various land development projects.

• Granted conditional preliminary plan approval for The Cascade (222 units) in Benner Township
• Approved waiver of Preliminary Plan format for 322 Self-Storage Expansion in Potter Township
• Approved 90-day time extension for Belle Rose Townhomes (Benner Township)
• Approved 90-day time extension for Bellefonte Warehouse (Benner Township)
• Approved 90-day time extension for Eli B. & Linda Mae Esh Subdivision (Gregg Township)
• Approved 90-day time extension for The Village of Nittany Glen Phase VII (Benner Township)
• Approved 90-day time extension for S&A Homes, Inc. Subdivision (Walker Township)
• Approved minutes from October 18, 2022

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections reviewed and voted on the validity of various mail-in and provisional ballots from the 2022 General Election. The board rejected ballots for reasons including missing inner envelopes, missing signatures, and incorrect dating, while approving others that were damaged or had corrected dates.

• Rejected 85 'naked' ballots lacking inner envelopes (unanimous)
• Rejected 8 ballots with no voter signature and counted 1 with a partial signature (2-1)
• Rejected 6 ballots and counted 2 ballots with identifying marks on inner envelopes (unanimous)
• Recreated and counted 11 cut, sliced, or torn ballots (unanimous)
• Rejected 94 ballots with missing or incorrect dates and counted 11 with corrections or partial dates (unanimous)
• Counted 16 ballots from drop boxes after voters verified identification (unanimous)
• Rejected 316 flagged provisional ballots for Precinct #24 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 8, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Board of Inspectors reviewed the facility's compliance with recreation laws and determined that an outdoor recreation yard would not be pursued at this time. The board cited staffing costs, construction expenses, and weather limitations as primary factors. The board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 13, 2022, meeting.

• Approved October 13, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Decided against constructing an outdoor recreation yard

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board approved the pay rate for a new full-time Department Clerk 3 in Court Administration. The Board also approved a temporary extension for a Senior Advisor position within Children & Youth Services.

• Approved pay rate of $16.36/hour for Leah L. Libreatori as Department Clerk 3 (Unanimous)
• Approved extension of temporary on-call Senior Advisor position at $25.09/hour through February 24, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from November 3, 2022 (Unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board tabulated 209 military and civilian overseas ballots, rejecting one for lack of a signature. The Board tabled the adjudication and canvassing of in-person and mail-in ballots until the following week. Three precincts were selected for the 2% audit scheduled for November 14, 2022.

• Tabulated 209 military/civilian overseas ballots
• Rejected 1 military/civilian overseas ballot due to no signature
• Tabled adjudication and canvassing of in-person, civilian absentee, and mail-in ballots
• Selected Precinct #24 (The HUB), Precinct #53 (Gregg Township), and Precinct #81 (Taylor Township) for 2% audit
• Voted unanimously to enter Executive Session from 4:31 PM to 5:12 PM

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners approved a $2.4M grant application for the Pennsylvania Chesapeake Bay Program and several personnel requisitions. They also approved liquid fuels funding for Snow Shoe and Gregg Townships and a series of contract renewals for youth services.

• Approved $2,403,558.95 grant application for PA Chesapeake Bay Program (unanimous)
• Approved liquid fuels funding: $24,000 for Snow Shoe Township and $3,066.37 for Gregg Township (unanimous)
• Approved personnel requisitions for Corrections Officer, Kitchen Supervisor, Director-Budget and Finance, Office Floater, and Assistant Administrator 1 – CYS (unanimous)
• Approved $85,674 contract renewal with Trebron Security, LLC for email and threat detection (unanimous)
• Approved multiple CYS contract renewals including $390,000 for Adelphoi Village, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $462,173.29 check run dated November 4, 2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled for next week's Consent Agenda: CMT Laboratories contract, PEMA grant, CDW-G contract, and various facilities maintenance items
• Approved change in title from Workplace Violence policy to Workplace Harassment policy (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections approved the appointment of the Board of Commissioners and Election staff to serve as the Provisional Validation Board and Official Return Board. The board also approved the minutes from the November 1, 2022 meeting.

• Approved minutes from November 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Board of Commissioners and Election staff as Provisional Validation Board and Official Return Board (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board approved the appointment of a Tipstaff for Court Administration and reinstated funding for a Vehicle Operator position in Transportation. The Board also approved the meeting minutes from October 20, 2022.

• Approved meeting minutes from October 20, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Terry Glunt as on-call/occasional Tipstaff at $15.00/hour (Unanimous)
• Approved reinstatement of funding for on-call/occasional Vehicle Operator position p.c. #27 (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board unanimously approved several new hires and a promotion across the Correctional Facility, Emergency Services, and Human Services departments. Multiple contract renewals for Children & Youth Services and IT security were deferred to a future consent agenda.

• Approved appointments of three Corrections Officers and one personnel requisition (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Michaela R. Bressler as Administrative Assistant EMA (Unanimous)
• Approved personnel requisition for Community Health Nurse 1 in Aging (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Morgan (Peters) Gheen as TASC Coordinator/DUI Court (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Hailey M. Shady as Department Clerk 1 and one Vehicle Operator requisition (Unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Leah Raker to Administrator 3, CYS (Unanimous)
• Tabled seven Children & Youth Services contract renewals to next week's Consent Agenda (Unanimous)
• Tabled $85,674 Trebron Security, LLC contract renewal to next week's Consent Agenda (Unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board approved Resolution 1 of 2022 to designate specific staff for the oath administration process. Members also discussed the segregation of 18 ballots collected from drop boxes after they were closed.

• Approved minutes from October 20, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1 of 2022 designating John Franek Jr., Beth Lechman, Natalie Corman and Sam Goodwin for oath administration (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved a dental insurance contract with Delta Dental and several other service contracts via a consent agenda. They also adopted proclamations for Military Appreciation Month and Global Entrepreneurship Week. A request for proposals for ERP software was tabled until December 20, 2022.

• Approved dental insurance contract with Delta Dental estimated at $221,500 (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 38 (Military Appreciation Month) and Resolution 23 (Operation Green Light for Veterans) (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 39 (Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State) (unanimous)
• Tabled ERP Software and Implementation Services RFP until Dec 20, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including contracts for correctional facility services, 911 communications, and human services (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $1,638,791.33 dated Oct 28, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Joel Myers to Agricultural Land Preservation Board (unanimous)
• Approved C-NET sponsorship for Centre County Historical Society awards ceremony (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners conducted a work session to discuss 2023 budget requests for the Coroner, Criminal Justice Planning, Public Defender, Human Resources, and District Attorney offices. No substantive votes were taken on budget approvals or personnel changes during this session.

Finance Committee

The Committee voted to recommend Maher Duessel for auditing services to the Board of Commissioners. A proposal to create a new disbursement procedure for Automation Funds was tabled for further research. The Committee also approved the meeting minutes from September 29, 2022.

• Recommended Maher Duessel for Auditing Services (Unanimous)
• Tabled Automation Funds disbursement procedure discussion (Unanimous)
• Approved September 29, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners conducted a work session to discuss proposed 2023 budget changes for the Commissioners' Office, Risk Management, and Court Administration. The session focused on staffing changes, equipment upgrades, and fee evaluations. No formal votes were taken on budget approvals.

• Proposed moving employee recognition/holiday party funds from Commissioners' to Human Resources budget
• Proposed adding $5,000 for estimated overtime in the 2023 Risk Management budget
• Requested updated job descriptions for two Court Administration staff reclassifications

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a check run for $692,129.50 and a Memorandum of Agreement with the Centre County Housing & Land Trust. They also approved the FY 2021-2022 Human Services Block Grant I&E Report and several consent agenda items including emergency communications grants and employee insurance renewals.

• Approved check run dated October 21, 2022 for $692,129.50 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021-2022 Human Services Block Grant I&E Report (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement renewal with Centre County Housing & Land Trust (unanimous)
• Approved $228,773 PEMA grant for 9-1-1 interconnectivity projects (unanimous)
• Approved $10,392 purchase of iPads and accessories for the Coroner (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 USAble Life contract for employee disability and life coverage (unanimous)
• Approved $45,000 Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. contract for drug and alcohol services (unanimous)
• Recognized Trevor Harris and Lt. Todd Scholton as CIT Officers of the Year (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board discussed the status of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, including approximately $100,000 in expected increments. The Board decided not to allocate all available funds at this time to maintain reserves for potential emergencies.

• Decided not to allocate all ARPA funds to reserve money for emergencies

Planning Commission

The Centre County Planning Commission is meeting to review tabled land development plans and time extension requests. No new subdivisions or land developments were submitted for this cycle. The meeting includes updates from the MPO and broadband study.

• Tabled plan: The Cascade Preliminary Land Development Plan (148 residential + 74 non-residential units) in Benner Township
• Tabled plan: G.M. McCrossin, Inc. Phase 2 Land Development (commercial/office) in Benner Township
• Time extension requests for Benner Pike Hotel Land Development (Benner Twp, 1st), Deerhaven Phase 3B Subdivision (Walker Twp, 2nd), and M&D Storage Phase 2 Land Development (Snow Shoe Twp, 3rd)
• Sub-Committee meeting scheduled for October 27, 2022 has been cancelled

Children and Youth Services Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to review the Director's report and discuss the Ethel Beaver Fund. The agenda also includes planning for Christmas.

• Ethel Beaver Fund Report
• Plans for Christmas

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing preliminary and final land development plans and a waiver request. The body will also consider eight time extension requests for various projects across multiple townships.

• The Cascade: Preliminary Land Development Plan for 222 units in Benner Township
• Greater Buffalo Run Valley United Methodist Church: Final Land Development Plan for 1 building in Benner Township
• DBRA Enterprises, L.P.: Waiver request for a sketch plan for five self-storage buildings in Potter Township
• Eight time extension requests for projects in Penn, Taylor, Benner, and Potter Townships
• G.M. McCrossin, Inc. Phase 2 Land Development: Tabled plan for 1 commercial/office building in Benner Township

Mental Health & Intellectually Disabilities Advisory Board

The MH/ID/EI Advisory Board will meet via teleconference to review program reports and committee updates. The agenda includes discussions on budget updates from SAM, Inc. and a service evaluation of the Community Resource Center.

• Program reports for Intellectual Disability, Early Intervention, Mental Health, and Behavioral Health Case Management
• Budget update regarding SAM, Inc.
• Service evaluation discussion for Community Resource Center

Planning Commission

The commission will review final land development plans for Belle Rose Townhomes and a Bellefonte Warehouse in Benner Township. The meeting also includes four requests for time extensions regarding various subdivisions.

• Belle Rose Townhomes Final Land Development Plan (10 residential units) in Benner Township
• Bellefonte Warehouse Final Land Development Plan in Benner Township
• Time extension request: Eli B. & Linda Mae Esh Subdivision, Gregg Township
• Time extension request: The Village of Nittany Glen Phase VII, Benner Township
• Time extension request: Aaronsburg Dollar General, Haines Township

Mental Health & Intellectually Disabilities Advisory Board

The MH/ID/EI Advisory Board will meet to review program reports and committee updates. The agenda includes discussions on budget updates from SAM, Inc. and a service evaluation of the Community Resource Center.

• Program reports for Intellectual Disability, Early Intervention, Mental Health, and Behavioral Health Case Management
• Nominations/Election for Chairperson and Vice Chair
• Budget Update — SAM, Inc.
• Service Evaluation Discussion — Community Resource Center

Planning Commission

The commission will review the final land development plan for a hotel in Benner Township. Additionally, three requests for time extensions regarding subdivisions and buildings are on the agenda.

• Benner Pike Hotel Final Land Development Plan (Benner Township)
• Deerhaven Phase 3B Subdivision time extension request (Walker Township)
• M &D Storage Phase 2 Land Development time extension request (Snow Shoe Township)
• University Park Airport Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Building time extension request (Benner Township)

Mental Health & Intellectually Disabilities Advisory Board

The Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities/Early Intervention Advisory Board is meeting to review program reports and conduct board elections. The body will discuss budget updates for SAM, Inc. and service evaluations for the Community Resource Center.

• Budget update for SAM, Inc.
• Service evaluation discussion for Community Resource Center
• Elections for Secretary
• Nominations for Chairperson
• Program reports from Intellectual Disability, Early Intervention, and Mental Health entities

Planning Commission

The commission is reviewing several final land development plans for manufacturing, detox, and warehouse facilities. The meeting also includes 12 requests for time extensions on various subdivision and land development projects.

• Final Land Development Plan: Paul B. & Linda S. Fisher Manufacturing Facility (Penn Township)
• Final Land Development Plan: St. Joseph Institute for Addiction -- Detox Center (Benner Township)
• Bellefonte Warehouse Final Land Development Plan withdrawal notification (Benner Township)
• 12 requests for time extensions for various subdivision and land development projects
• Sub-Committee review of Benner Pike Hotel Preliminary / Final Land Development Plan

Planning Commission

The Centre County Planning Commission is reviewing final land development plans for two projects. The body will also consider five time extension requests for various subdivisions and land developments.

• Final Land Development Plan for Paul B. & Linda S. Fisher Manufacturing Facility in Penn Township
• Formal withdraw notification for Bellefonte Warehouse Final Land Development Plan in Benner Township
• Five time extension requests including the Aaronsburg Dollar General Store in Haines Township
• Tabled plan for G.M. McCrossin, Inc. Phase 2 Land Development in Benner Township
• Sub-committee review of St. Joseph Institute for Addiction Detox Center Final Land Development Plan in Taylor Township

Planning Commission

The Commission is reviewing a final subdivision plan for 15 lots in Walker Township. Members will also review land development plans for manufacturing and warehouse facilities, and consider two time extension requests.

• Deerhaven Phase 3B: Final Subdivision Plan for 15 lots in Walker Township
• M & D Storage Phase 2 Land Development: 1st Time Extension Request (Snow Shoe Township)
• University Park Airport ARFF Building Land Development: 7th Time Extension Request (Benner Township)
• Paul B. Fisher & Linda S. Fisher Manufacturing Facility: Final Land Development Plan (Penn Township)
• Bellefonte Warehouse: Final Land Development Plan (Benner Township)

Mental Health & Intellectually Disabilities Advisory Board

The advisory board will review program reports and committee updates. The agenda includes a budget update from SAM, Inc. and a service evaluation discussion regarding the Community Resource Center.

• Budget Update – SAM, Inc.
• Service Evaluation Discussion – Community Resource Center
• Nominations for Secretary

Children and Youth Services Advisory Committee

The advisory committee will meet via Zoom to conduct business including a report from the Director. The agenda includes a report on the Ethel Beaver Fund and the election of officers or reappointments.

• Director's Report
• Ethel Beaver Fund Report
• Election of Officers/Reappointments

Planning Commission

The Centre County Planning Commission is reviewing a final subdivision plan for Harvest Meadows in Benner Township. The body will also consider eight time extension requests for various land developments and review the Deerhaven Phase 1 plan in Walker Township.

• Harvest Meadows Phase 1: Final Subdivision Plan for 135 lots in Benner Township
• Deerhaven Phase 1: Review of Final Subdivision Plan in Walker Township
• Eight time extension requests for land developments in Benner, Gregg, Taylor, Potter, and Penn Townships
• Tabled plan for G.M. McCrossin, Inc. commercial/office building in Benner Township

Mental Health & Intellectually Disabilities Advisory Board

The MH/ID/EI Advisory Board will meet to review program reports and committee updates. The agenda includes discussions on budget updates for SAM, Inc. and a service evaluation for the Community Resource Center.

• Program reports for Intellectual Disability, Early Intervention, Mental Health, and Behavioral Health Case Management
• Budget update regarding SAM, Inc.
• Service evaluation discussion for Community Resource Center

Children and Youth Services Advisory Committee

The advisory committee will meet via Zoom to conduct business including a report from the Director. The agenda includes old business and new business regarding the election of officers or reappointments.

• Election of Officers/Reappointments